Homeopathy Treatment for Menorrhagia
Profuse and Protracted/Prolonged Bleeding
(Menorrhagia)
Excessive discharge of blood during the monthly periods/menses is known as Menorrhagia.
Menorrhagia is an abnormally heavy and prolonged menstrual period at regular intervals. It constitutes a significant problem in pre-menopausal women – resulting in adverse health, reduced quality of life and much disruption in the lives of those afflicted.
Clinically, Menorrhagia is defined as total blood loss exceeding 80 ml per cycle or menses lasting longer than 7 days, saturates tampons or napkins within an hour or includes large clots of blood.
Menorrhagia distinguishes from, but may overlap with:
- Metrorrhagia – irregular or frequent flow, noncyclic i.e. bleeding between the periods
- Menometrorrhagia – frequent, excessive, irregular flow (Menorrhagia plus metrorrhagia)
- Polymenorrhea – frequent flow, cycles of 21 days or less
- Intermenstrual bleeding – bleeding between regular menses
- Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) – abnormal endometrial bleeding of hormonal cause and related to anovulation.
The World Health Organization reports that 18 million women aged 30-55 years perceive their menstrual bleeding to be exorbitant. Around 1 in 20 women aged 30 – 49 will seek advice from their gynecologist to help resolve them.
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Causes:
Menorrhagia can be caused by a variety of causes. These include:
- Hypothyroidism
- Endometrial proliferation/excess/hyperplasia:
- Anovulation, oligo-ovulation
- Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD)
- Ovarian tumor
- Obesity
- Hormone (estrogen) therapy
- Endometrial atrophy:
- Post menopause
- Prolonged progestin or oral contraceptive administration
- Local factors:
- Endometrial polyps
- Endometrial neoplasia
- Adenomyosis/endometriosis
- Uterine myomata (fibroids)
- Intrauterine device (IUD)
- Uterine sarcoma
- Coagulation disorders:
- Thrombocytopenia, platelet disorders
- von Willebrand disease
- Leukemia
- Ingestion of aspirin or anticoagulants
- Renal failure/dialysis
- Stress
How to Diagnose Menorrhagia?
The diagnosis of Menorrhagia is based on your symptoms, a review of your medical history as a physical examination including a pelvic exam. Your doctor will enquire about your menstrual cycle and you may be asked to keep a record of your blood flow, particularly how heavy it was. Tests if required may include:
- Pap test
- Blood tests
- Pregnancy test
- Ultrasound —a test that uses sound waves to examine your reproductive organs (uterus and ovaries)
- Endometrial biopsy —removal of a sample of endometrial tissue to look for changes in the lining of the uterus
- Dilation and curettage (D&C)—scraping of the inner lining of the uterus
- Hysteroscopy—examination of the cervix and fallopian tubes using a telescope-like viewing device
Signs and Symptoms
- Excessive menstrual flow (varies greatly from woman to woman). Menstrual flow that soaks through one or more sanitary pads or tampons every hour for several consecutive hours. The need to use double sanitary protection to control your menstrual flow. The need to change sanitary protection during the night.
- Menstrual period lasts for more than 7 days.
- Passing of large clots of blood.
- Heavy menstrual flow that interferes with your regular lifestyle.
- Constant pain in your lower abdomen during menstrual period.
- Irregular menstrual periods.
- Paleness, shortness of breath, tiredness and fatigue (anemia symptoms).
Risk Factors
A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition. People at greatest risk for Menorrhagia include:
- Adolescent girls who have started menstruation within the last 12-18 months
- Women approaching menopause
- Women with hereditary bleeding disorders
- Women who are obese
Homeopathic treatment helps to maintain emotional, mental, physiological and immune responses of the individual to ensure long-lasting and permanent relief.
Some women have very little trouble with their menstrual cycles, but others face a monthly ordeal. An array of stressful symptoms-irritability, mood swings, headaches, bloating, water retention, soreness of the breasts-may occur with premenstrual syndrome. Periods can be irregular and troubled, with cramping, abnormally heavy flow, and various discomforts. It constitutes a significant problem in pre-menopausal women – resulting in adverse health, reduced quality of life and much disruption in the lives of those afflicted. Homeopathy has the answer for all these discomforts you go through.
How Homeopathy helps in Menorrhagia
The functional hormonal balance is restored without hormonal drugs and their side effects. The hormonal balance is restored by the action of homeopathic remedies on uterus, ovaries, other glands and whole of body. The nervous system, blood vessels and muscles are toned, and the mind is also calmed down.
Emotional upset or stressful conditions are among the most common causes of Menorrhagia which can be very well supported by homeopathic treatment.
Research shows that the various uterine and ovarian diseases like fibroids, cysts, polyps etc. can be easily taken care by homeopathic treatment.
The hemoglobin level is maintained and the allied symptoms like weakness, irritation, loss of appetite, pain in lower abdomen below navel, malaise or mild pain in whole body, feverish feeling are well maintained with the homeopathic remedies.
Homeopathic medicines help a woman to stay healthy before and during the menstrual cycle as well as during the perimenopause and menopause – without unwanted side effects.
Management of Menorrhagia
- Take iron rich food to maintain good hemoglobin levels
- Reduce your intake of tea, coffee, alcohol, milk, and dairy products
- Eat plenty of raw vegetables.
- Take extra calcium and magnesium to stop uterine muscle cramps and to lessen the flow.
- Take 30 minutes of moderate exercise every day but avoid overexertion.
- Apply a castor oil pack to the abdomen to relax muscles.